Coin-tray.



L. T. SAVAGE.

' 00m TRAY.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 21, 1911.

1,022,442; I Patented Apr. 9, 1912.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

LINNAEUS T. SAVAGE, OF NEW YORK, N. Y.

COIN-TRAY.

To all whom it may concern Be it known that I, LINNAEUS T. SAVAGE, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of New York city, in the county of New York and State of New York, have invented new and useful Improvements in Coin-Trays, of which the following is a specification.

The invention relates to coin handling devices and more specifically to change trays, or trays in which coins given in buying and selling may be deposited therein by one person and picked up therefrom by another person.

The objects and advantages of the invention will be set forth in part hereinafter and in part will be obvious to those skilled in the art.

The invention consists in the novel parts, constructions, arrangements, combinations and improvements herein shown and described.

The accon'ipanying drawings illustrating a coin tray constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention, will serve in connection with the accompanying clescription to explain the invention.

Of the drawings :F igure 1 is a perspecti"(3 of a coin tray constructed in accordance with the principles of the invention; Fig. 2 is a central longitudinal section through the tray showing a continuous metal backing for the transparent coin receptacle; and Fig. 3 is a similar view show ing the coin receptacle supported by the base only at its edges.

Referring to the accompanying drawings, the base is indicated generally by reference numeral 1. Said base is made of non-frangible material and is constructed and arranged to protect from injury and breakage a frangible coin receptacle supported upon said base. The base is shown of sheet metal stamped or otherwise formed into suitable shape. Said base is relatively broad at the bottom, in accordance with one principle of the invention, and its sides are inclined inwardly to the upper edge of the base.

The coin receptacle 3 is dished or hollowed to facilitate the reception, holding and removal of coins, and in accordance with one feature of the invention is made of glass which is desirable by reason of having a hard smooth surface and being transparent. In accordance with one feature of the inven- Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed March 21, 1911.

Patented Apr. 9, 1912.

Serial No. 615,961.

also is held firmly in position besides giving a neat, attractive and finished appearance. which is highly desirable in an article of this kind.

The periphery of the coin receptacle 3 in the embodied form, is provided with a groove 4 with which the upper edge of the base engages as shown in Figs. 2 and 3. The receptacle 3 may be circular in form and is so shown in the drawings, as thereby the coins may be easily withdrawn by the fingers in any direction. The base may also be circular in form, if desired, or the rela tive form of the base and receptacle may be varied within the scope of the invention to obtain various artistic and pleasing designs.

In Fig. 2 the metal of the base 1 is formed or dished to form a continuous support beneath the coin receptacle 3 as shown at 5. In Fig. 3 the metal of the base is shown terminating at or near the top edges thereof, the coin receptacle being supported by the top edge of the base, through the whole or a part of its extent.

In Fig. 3 the top edge 4 of the base is shown engaging with the groove 6 in the periphery of the coin receptacle 3 and the metal of the edge is shown turned back upon itself to constitute a smooth and strong edge for supporting and holding the coin receptacle.

The foot or bottom of the base may be closed, and as embodied in the drawing herewith, the base is provided with a closure 7 in the form of a flat plate attached to the base 1. The base is shown with a flange 8 projecting out horizontally therefrom and turned over the edges of said plate 7. A layer 9 of soft cloth or felt may be laid over the plate 7 so that the device may be moved about on polished wood or other surfaces without defacing same.

The coin tray of my invention besides possessing the advantages of use, design, construction and durability pointed out, together with other advantages, is also especially adapted to receive an ornamental decorative or advertising design. For instance, on the surface 5 of Fig. 2, or on the inside or upper side of the plate 7 in Fig.

3', or on the inside or bottom of the coin receptacle 8 such a design may be placed. Thus an artistically designed and colored Thank you might be placed in any of the ways indicated, and would enhance the commercial value of the tray very much. Decorative or advertising designs may also be placed on the metal base by embossing or colors, or both. lVhen the base is inclined the two designs are easily viewed at the same and may be designed, if desired, to harmonize both as to design, coloring and subject matter.

lVhat I do claim as my invention and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is:

1. A coin tray including in combination av metal base broad at the bottom and having its sides tapering inwardly to its upper edges, a dished glass coin receptacle supported on and fixed relatively to said base, said coin receptacle having a circular periphery with an annular groove formed therein, the upper edge of the base projecting into said peripheral groove to fix the coin receptacle to the base.

2. A coin tray including in combination a metal base broad at the bottom and tapering inwardly to the upper edge thereof, a dished glass coin receptacle supported on and fixed relatively to said base, the peripheral edges of said coin receptacle being engaged by the walls of said base to fix the receptacle to the base.

3. A coin tray including in combination a metal base broad at the bottom and tapering inwardly to the upper edge thereof, an integral dished glass coin receptacle supported on and fixed relatively to said base, the peripheral edges of said coin receptacle being engaged by the top edge of said base to fix said receptacle to said base.

4. A coin tray including in combination a metal base broad at the bottom and tapering inwardly to the upper edge thereof, an integral dished glass coin receptacle supported on and fixed relatively to said base, the peripheral edges of said coin receptacle being grooved, the top edge of the base engaging in said groove to fix said receptacle to said base.

5. A coin tray including in combination a hollow sheet metal base, broad at the base and tapering toward the top, a dished coin receptacle of transparent material on top and nesting within said base, the periphery of said coin receptacle being engaged by said base, whereby the receptacle is fixed to, and protected by, said base.

6. A coin tray including in combination a hollow sheet metal base, broad at the base and tapering toward the top, a dished coin receptacle of transparent material on top and nesting within said base, the periphery of said coin receptacle being engaged by said base, whereby the receptacle is fixed to, and protected by, said base, and a design bearing surface within said hollow base, protected by both said base and said coin rcceptacle and being visible through said coin receptacle.

In testimony whereof, I have signed my name to this specification, in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

LINNAEUS T. SAVAGE.

\Vitnesses JOHN D. MORGAN, ROSE MENK.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents.

Washington, I). C. 

